Key Benefits of Certification
Establish Digital Literacy Foundations:
Build a strong foundation in IT knowledge and digital tools to develop essential technology skills for future learning.
Internationally Recognized:
Uses global assessment standards to objectively reflect a student’s digital capabilities.
Cultivate Safe Internet Habits:
Develop awareness of online safety, foster digital citizenship, and improve information literacy.
Bridge to Future Tech Learning:
Lay a solid foundation for future studies in AI, coding, data analysis, and other STEM fields.
Aligned with HK Curriculum:
Supports the Education Bureau's "Computer Awareness Curriculum Units" and helps schools promote IT education.
Certification Levels
IC3 Spark offers three certification levels, allowing students to progressively develop their digital skills at their own pace:
Level 1
Establish basic computer knowledge and digital application skills.
Level 2
Enhance information-processing and digital tool application techniques.
Level 3
Further develop digital literacy skills and prepare for advanced international certifications.
Exam Overview
| Target Audience | Primary 2 to 5 (Grades 2 to 5) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 50 minutes |
| Number of Questions | 30–35 Questions |
| Question Types | Multiple Choice (Single/Multiple Answer), Drag & Drop, Ordering, Matching, Dropdown Options |
| Full Score | 1,000 points |
| Passing Score | 700 points or above |
| Assessment Scope | Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, Cybersecurity & Digital Citizenship |
Certificates & Badges
Upon passing the IC3 Spark exam, candidates will receive an official international certificate and digital badge to record their learning achievements and demonstrate their digital capabilities.
| Issuing Authority | Pearson |
|---|---|
| Certificate Format | Digital Certificate |
| Digital Badge | Candidates will also receive an international Digital Badge issued via Credly, making it easy to display achievements on e-portfolios, student profiles, and social platforms. |
